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First thing is, THANK YOU for taking us along with you. All the work of videoing, editing and narrating is SO appreciated. I realize HOW MUCH extra work it is to produce the segments, on top of the flying responsibilities. Good job Becki soldiering through the many continuous days of stress and flight apprehension, emotional and physical challenge. You guys are a STELLAR example of being a couple working together through the challenges and coming out the other end positive. As an R-22 pilot, I continue to be amazed at Chris' deep level of intelligence, safety consciousness, and obvious superior training that comes through in his decisions and relating his thought processes around helicopter flying; he is just an excellent example of what you should be as a pilot taking the responsibility for commanding a ship like he does. Just a warning, you guys are young and full of energy, so I am glad you are engaging in these adventures, but as you get older, no one warns you that your energy will dissipate, you will get fat, and lose your vision, (no one told me), and you will want to do things like this, but will just not have the energy to complete it. You are creating such great memories doing trips like this. Chris was talking about getting too much of a good thing like flying the helicopter so much. I have been flying hang glider aircraft for a LONG time; It is much like Chris talking about flying helicopters. To an outsider, it seems extremely awe inspiring and exciting, and it is. I have literally jumped off cliffs, flown tens of miles long distances with no engine at cloudbase, but after thousands of hours, one time I was at like 12,000', hanging in my harness out in the cold open air, in turbulent lift, with literally nothing between my face and the ground, and I was thinking, this isn't fun, or even challenging or scary; I could be in my shop building something having more fun and being more challenged. I had come to realize that even this, which to the outside seems to be limitless, had become mundane, in my experience. It did not mean that I did not want to do it anymore, but I realized that it was not all there was, even with 40 years of experience. I really enjoy your channel, not just for the flying, but even like this one, where you sit around and talk about your impressions and reflect on processing what you have done and why you have done it. You are both incredibly intelligent and so satisfying of communicators; you could probably just talk about washing your car and I would enjoy it, hearing you relate it, and seeing your take on a thing, because of the insightful nature of how you communicate.

The testament to your story telling genius is that it never feels as if you’re constructing a story. As a content creator (mostly educational stuff on TT), I know how challenging it is to balance everything that’s going on behind the scenes, to make the final product look as if the considerations and struggles behind the scenes do not exist. Bravo to both of you for making documentary movies that far surpass “simple” KZfaq videos. Seriously, bravo!

This is easily the best series of the year! I loved this so much. Thanks for sharing this BTS!

absolutely loved the series

Hands down, this was the most engaging story I have watched on KZfaq. At the end of each episode I was left anticipating what the next episode would bring. The story telling and filming was superb. I can only imagine the challenges you faces as actors, videographers, flight crew, and production crew to make it all happen. In my opinion what you have produced rivals anything available on traditional TV or cable. Thank you.

I love that expression Type 2 Fun, it describes so much about aviation. When you're on the third long day of cross-country flying and trying to figure out how to thread your way through, say, the crazy Phoenix airspace or how to fly over the Grand Canyon, it seems impossible. But then that glow lasts much longer than the normal idea of fun and makes it all totally worth it and you can't wait to get out there and do it again. Love your films, really inspirational!

This was great my dudes! You guys are some of the best story-tellers ever!

I don't think most people realise just how much work goes into creating videos, podcasts or content in general - helicopter or not! As a fellow creator I appreciate all the energy and inner strength that goes into these amazing moments you share, thank you!

The amount of delicate care and dedication to the output is insanely impressive and I am so grateful that you guys do what you do. Even with debriefs like this, it's genuinely so great to hear how you feel about experiences after some time has passed and you can reflect on it and highlight the beautiful the ugly and all that in between. I'm constantly inspired by you both! Thanks for creating and for sharing !

This series was amazing. The fact that you dont try and hide your anxiety (Becki) and even fear at times just makes it more real. It helps your audience relate even closer to you and makes it feel even more real. Well done. Awards should be had.

No need to second guess yourselves ... your journey's documentation series was outrageously FANTASTIC ... VERY PROFESIONALLY EXECUTED!

The commentary has a 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' vibe to it. A lot of pushing of boundaries and dealing with the unexpected while travelling in physically and mentally uncomfortable situations

Just super awesome. Love the series and thank you both for all your hard work to make it so that all of us go along for the ride 👏

I love the self-awareness you share in this video because I too have been on trips that I definitely took for granted and only realized my lack of gratefulness after the fact. You live and you learn.

From where I sit, literally waiting for your next post, at 71 your type two fun is my type one fun. Thanks for taking me along and sharing your security in being competent and the insecurity of circumstances. It seems that my favorite Y-tubers post on Sunday but your helicopter adventures are the highlight. I know it will be months till Robinson returns The Millennial Falcon, please Becki, take us along on the trip back home. You won't be on the same kind of deadline. We know Chris has doctoring to do but if he's flying back please take us along. Too much pressure? It's only a request, oh and thank you again for your beautiful visuals and story lines.

I loved every second of all of this. Can’t wait to see what’s next

Love hearing the BTS and thank you for sharing with us. That series and trip were no joke!!

i REALLY enjoyed the chill podcast vibes of this episode, getting to see behind the scenes stuff, as well as hearing some of your feelings/thoughts about the trip. 💜

Loved your trip!!! I so much enjoyed the scenery from a bird's eye view like you have gotten to experience. I also can appreciate the anxiety you went through; in all it was a lot of fun for me being handy capped and not being able to do these things to watch and listen through your experience and your eyes. Your very lucky!!!!

You two are THE BEST! I think I love the BTS and outtakes almost more than the series itself. Thanks for always giving a peek behind the curtain and for being open and vulnerable!

Great job!!! Thanks for sharing your lessons. For me, they apply in so many similar situations.

Heading EAST 😍

Suuuuper fascinating! As one of the multitude who have said "I'd watch Becki and Chris do their thing on the Discovery Channel!" one of the things that occurred to me as I was watching this BTS ep is how many tasks get "offloaded" to a crew and production team when you're making a TV show... Of course I know it's NOT as simple as "just get a crew next time!" (lolol- if only it were that easy!) but it just reminded me that you both weren't ONLY doing one job... But... Like... SIX jobs in order to get this series done. While trying to also have fun? Yeah... Type Two Fun, for sure. Y'all are amazing and whatever you do next, I'm here for it! 💙

Great job guys! Enjoyed every frame of the series, you can tell a lot of work went into all aspects of the production process 🚁

From 40 hours of flight time to overhauling a bathroom. The life and times of Becki and Chris. LOL Great job, guys. Loved the series and can't wait to see the MF come back.

Thanks for the debrief! I have missed the podcast set and love how you wove all the BTS materials into this one. On more serious note: it’s good to hear that y’all are thinking about your own personal limits and what it means to produce a good story without breaking your desire to create these projects. Keep up the great work!

This video is full of life lessons and should be watched more than once. The series is stunning!! Thank you!

The whole series was absolutely incredible. Some of the most amazing stuff I've seen on KZfaq (or anywhere, frankly). Thank you so much for all of the hard work -- it is so appreciated!!

lets goo!!!!!!!! this series was incredible and you both did an amazing job documenting it!

Awesome video series! Thank you for taking us along. I can imagine the stress of flying a heli so far, for so many days... STRESS. Can't wait for your next adventure.

Thank you for hanging in there Becki, it’s a fabulous series.

Your videos are the same amount admirable as they are intimidating in terms of quality, storytelling and humor. But overall they are a source of inspiration. 🤩

The series was awesome and your insight after the break is very cool. I got to watch the series just before catching a commercial plane from Phoenix to Port, ME. All to turn around and fly back in my Van’s RV-12. Flew from Maine to California and back to AZ. 5 flying days and 5 weather days. Your series was an excellent primer for my first true cross country! When you pick up the Millennial Falcon, stop in at Western Sky Airpark for a break. 😊

I really really enjoyed this series! You storytelling is great and the visuals are stunning. Totally didn‘t know how beautiful the south west of the US is, I‘m from Germany, have never been to the US at all and mostly only see videos of the north and then Canada. So this was fantastic! Thank you so much for taking us on this journey with you, it‘s a real gift!

Love this recap, especially after having some withdrawals since the series ended 😂. I like what Chris mentioned as y’all were on this trip, to really soak it end rather than focus on the end approaching. That’s a close reflection to how being a KZfaqr or working in the creative industry really is, be reminded to enjoy the ride 🥹

The whole series was amazing! Thanks for the extra effort with dumping cards and charging batteries. This series will stand the test of time and will be so cool to look back on for you both and also for us. Im going back to watch the trip to the east coast to see if theres any NS stops and how you navigated crossing the water to the rock. Cheers guys 👍

You absolute gems! 😍 Gonna watch this while eating my dinner in a bit! 😋 Liking it now because I might be too excited later to remember! 🤩

Wonderful Series👏👏

This is an amazing, eye opening video for pilots! Amazing video.

Thank you, we loved every bit of your series and happy holidays!!! You guys are gonna miss your helicopter, but then maybe Becki will be chill with a break.

I love watching your videos. The series was something incredible. There was always that feeling of whats going to happen next. Watching Becki strugle and being emotional put it in perspective that its not all that easy as it seems in the end video. So it was great to see emotions. Really enjoyed the series and this debrief was awesome too

Epic trip! I really enjoyed every Episode.

I can’t wait to see HEADING EAST ❤

The teamwork and chemistry between Becky and Chris are like none other.. The flow and edits throughout not only this series but through the years are well done and match energies in there parts. The authenticity is amazing… and make a person feel as if they are there! Love it!! I am not a pilot but through your channel.. Trent Palmer.. Patey Brothers and the other Flying Cowboys in Utah have been an inspiration.. The biggest decision is: Where to start ? Thank You!

Epic recap and series. Could you give us some tease into future plans during the overhaul? Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

I had so much fun watching this recap, as well as the entire series! I appreciate you both sharing the realities of an endeavor like this. Super impressed by the quality that you were able to achieve in capturing this adventure… putting Hollywood to shame! Very inspiring.

Great backstory - Looking forward to "Heading East!" You can handle it!

My wife and I spent 3 months travelling in a van for our honeymoon. No one seemed to understand that there was ups and downs. We had a lot of days where we just felt down and burnt out but everyone was like 'but you're on holidays'. They couldn't even see that driving for 3-7 hours a day/every couple of days, eating, sleeping, seeing things, hiking, making videos and taking photos, finding places to shower was all very tiring. Still glad we did it, the memories will last a lifetime, but oh man it was exhausting

I loved the series. Becki, you are a great story teller and editor. I appreciate you guys.

I vote full series eastbound!! Please! Pretty Please!

I love that my hometown, Chattanooga got some spotlight in this series.

You neeeeeed to do a series when you come back!! It’s like a ‘sequel’ to a favorite movie! No matter what that sunset shot of the falcon over the dunes…👏🏻👏🏻

It was a super dope series I enjoyed them

12:08 I tell my wife this every time I get off a plane hahaha. The most anxiety inducing experience! Like ya said, after maybe 2-3 months I can start to think about getting back on a plane.

Enjoyed the series and all of your other content including the podcast. Can understand the creative burnout after such a long trip and the mamoth task of editing it all together. I keep ending up with half shot and finished projects littering my computer. Looking forward to your next inspiring content.

Really enjoyed this video with the two of you talking about the trip to Robison Helicopters 🚁, would like to see a video series of you picking up the helicopter and flying home and all the bits in between along the way..

This was so fun to listen to and relive with you! Loved Chris's mischievous and fun laughing montage 😂😈 Becki you are a warrior!! The sand dune sequence was incredible. So grateful to see that and proud of you for doing it (in a non-condescending and loving stranger's point of view way!)

Hi Guys. Really enjoyed both the series and this BTS video. We love watching this type of adventure/travel/expedition/wildlife video and are usually impressed with the fortitude and dedication of the heroes and heroines pitting themselves against adversity, succeeding in the end, emerging victorious. But, as professional wildlife and travel photographers we invariably think about who shot the movie, remembering that they did exactly what the heroes (in many cases) did and additionally (!), they shot the movie at the same time. Now that requires stamina, fortitude and resilience (not to mention skill, and talent). And you guys did both! So, well done to both of you. And, Beckie, we're thrilled that the "I'm never getting into another bloody helicopter" feeling has worn off and we are looking forward to the next epic series.

The videos were extremely entertaining

Getting there is half the fun! And you're right planning is part of it. I'm a commercial helicopter pilot and would love to do what you guys do, meaning explore and go camping with the helicopter. I wish I would of known your channel before you guys came to Newfoundland. Keep it up. ;)

Congratulations, This is your very best video!

If you're serious about a trip to "The Big Land" - fuel could be a serious issue for you. Very early in the planning figure out your route, get hold of the airports you want to stop at, and confirm not only that they have AvGas but will sell you some. Then don't depart for that airport on the day of without re-confirming. AvGas is less and less available on the Labrador coast. Torngat Mountains are amazing...

Epic 👏

You both did a great job telling your story in your video. I think the best I can describe my feelings are, you allowed me, to some degree, experience your trip vicariously through the story telling of your video. Thank you, Such an excellent job that I would love to see you up for some sort of award. I think you truly deserve one.

First off, thoroughly enjoyed riding along virtually on your adventure cross-country and thank you for the effort clearly put into the production. As a family, we also plan and take yearly road trips to new and remote places in and around South Africa as well as neighbouring countries Namibia and Botswana. The stresses and anxiety you felt completely resonate. Doesn’t matter who you are, how meticulous you plan, you gotta expect the unexpected and roll with the punches. Nothing ever seems to work out as planned. We took the most amazing 13 day 4500km road trip in 2019 through Southern Namibia with our kids which at the time had the potential to end in divorce on our return, is 4 years later the best 2 weeks we’ve ever spent together and is still spoken about regularly. You will never have any regrets about doing the trip, despite all the uncomfortable moments. Looking forward to when you’re both back up in the air with the R44.

"It was Something" !!!!

Such a great series. Please film the full trip back. Maybe set yourself days off every 3-5 days, make sure to give yourself you time. Without days off you just get more and more exhausted

The dunes images are so breathtaking. If you had been there mid day it wouldn’t have been so epic. Thanks for adding to our visual life experience.

Some people "hate flying, but love have flown" which means you enjoy what you have done more, after your home sitting on your couch thinking about what you have done. 🤔 Becki imagine being an Astronaut and getting that feeling that you had it and don't wanna do this anymore but your stuck out there till the mission is over....lol

Yeah, definitely looking forward to the heading east even if it’s a miniseries

Very insipiring you two!! I loved watching the whole series. It got me into wanting to learn to fly as a videographer too you get to see the most beautiful scenarios from such an amazing perspective!! I'd love to hear about your pre-production Becki, what are you looking for to show in terms of content?

It would seem that each of you pulls each other to challenge the other person. Beck's anxieties pulls Chris to be sensitive and aware of other people's feelings and Chris's passion for flying pulls Beck into facing her anxieties.

When you guys flew through the geizer, I was hoping to see you land and explore around that bit. Anyway, looking forward to the next heli pickup of M.F. v2.0

Do a Headed East Series!!!!!!!

I am sure flying back with a new door and AC will make all the difference!

I really hope you guys consider the home trip, going up to Vancouver, Victoria, and then checking out the Canadian Rockies as you start to head East. Would be another Epic Adventure!

Do at least a few videos on the way home it was so amazing! Voting for Heading East! Maybe don’t think and plan just document and edit later! Do your intro and outtro and debrief at home!!!

I'm sure this has been asked before but why doesn't Becki get her rotary wing license to fly? I feel like it would be good for her to have it in the event of an emergency. I love that you allowed all of us to tag along on this incredible journey! Looking forward to the content and seeing the new helicopter in the future!

I'm picking up in Cali and heading to Sarasota fl with my new bird on wed.

The failure rate that you all were talking about is called a Bathtub Curve. Throughout the whole series I never thought about it that way but it makes so much sense.

Compressing fun into a short amount of time can be "too much of a good thing". People fall into that trap all the time. Knowing that you have to pack yourself into your itinerary decrease the chances you'll find yourself in a "too much" moment. That said, for the purposes of entertainment, I love watching Becki push past her limits. She is kind of a proxy for the people who would never consider helicopters as a fun way to travel over long distances. Hopefully she'll continue to build up her tolerance, tamp down the post trip "never again" periods and build a collection of peak experiences like the one on the dunes. 👍

I always tell my customers to plan drive time after a repair before taking off on vacation, better safe than sorry, shake down time (-:

love the series Chris how are you staying current now that your R44 is in overhaul?

Chris, I believe, that if Becki Learned to Fly your helicopter she would have a deferent outlook of this entire trip! A passenger is NEVER as comfortable with the flying as the PILOT! Being at YOUR merci as PIC, with no means of control, can be VERY overwhelming.

Get that impact resistant windshield

When are you getting the Millennium Falcon back?! 🤔

Great Series! But my true question is are Chris’s pants Green or Tan? 😂

Fat Teeg is such a tiring sponge. No matter how much one tries, there's no way around it. It's like Lazy Winds; that go right through you. Becki you are right; we are stronger than we think. But that strength when challenged unrelentingly seems to sit beyond our out~of~reach threshold. But it is there. Thanks guys for this really interesting and oft~not~done BTS

15:40 Becki back to designing if you wanna cool it your brain. hahaha imagine another series Heading Asia or Heading UK. hahahahaha savage.

I can relate with so many of your feelings. Travel is amazing, but not always as fun as people think, so thank you for sharing. And … Labrador!!!! Yes B’y!! The world needs to see the Torngats through your skillful lens❤

An amazing series & enjoyable to watch, so thank you both. It’s disappointing that it came at such a price on your mental health, which tainted the real-world experience for you 😔 I hope Becki isn’t compromising her wellbeing for the sake of content & our entertainment 🤞🏼

699 views; 1.7k likes??? Great series, though.

Becki, where is your pull over from?

I have ridden a bicycle around the world. There’s no way I could VLOG it.

I enjoy your video's ( especially since I have been a pilot for over 50+ years) but, with all due respect, I could not listen to the video and will go back and try to use captions because when either of your speak, every other word is "LIKE" and that drives me up a wall. I hope that you take this as a constructive comment because, otherwise, the production quality of your video's is some of the best that I have seen.

What’s a regular mile vs a nautical mile

did you say 40 deg C ? I looked it up, thats way beyond HOT !!!!!!!

Here’s to hoping Reno content comes back. I try to be interested but I don’t care about helicopters

These trips are just overkill of impressions for a human......